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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1918
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a rifle shooting item with unclear names and dates. Readable portions reference a hut, marriage or event markers, and numerical hints, but most details are garbled leaving no clear outcome or participants.
A local notice from August 191K records nominations for the position of Councillor in the Parwan Riding of the Shire of Bacchus Marsh. It lists Cornelius Lambertius Theongrous Alkema deposed candidates and Nesginahu Sevtimus Boyd among those nominated, with the number of candidates not exceeding the councillors to be elected. The notice is signed by the Returning Officer for the Parwar Riding.
The fragment records a nomination for a councillor at the Pentland Hills Riding. It lists candidates including Robert Lidgett and Philip Purcell, with motions noting electors and eligibility. The document is dated the 22nd of August and signed by W. McFarland, indicating formal proceedings for local council elections.
A damaged 19th century note from the Shire of Bacchus March details a ratepayers gathering in the Pentland Hills Riding. It includes signatures and formal addresses from local ladies and gentlemen and mentions June action plans and invitations to attend an evening meeting.
A fragmentary note from James Keke to ratepayers of the Colomadad Riding appeals for support and financial cooperation. The text is garbled but indicates a request to share costs and maintain interest in a local matter.
The readable text shows garbled letters and partial phrases. It mentions a Millers Sporting Annual and for sale items including a Pinta BRA and BOGS with a date 4/ das, 2000 Renton, Ames. The fragmentary content lacks coherent events or identities.
Shire of Helton announces James Frederick Minns as elected Councillor for the South Riding after verification of candidate nominations. Thomas Hornbuckle, Returning Officer, confirms Minns’ victory in Melton.
A fragmentary notice lists candidates for the Rockbane Riding councilor election. It shows Henry Missen as a nominee and references the number of nominees and validity of the election, with details about the Shire of Melo and the Rochiunk Riding.
An annual election notice states Walter Browne is nominated for the office of Councillor in the North Riding Melton Shire. The number of candidates does not exceed ten, so Browne is declared elected provisional Councillor for the North Riding of the Shire of Melton. Malcolm McPherson is mentioned as returning officer for the North Bid.
The East Riding returning officer announces the election of William Leake as councillor for the East Riding of the Shire of Melton. Arthur Leslie Ridge and Henry G Townsing are listed with vote totals, with Leake declared the winner by majority.
The document records declarations of elected councillors for the Shire of Werribee with names including James Johnson James Browne Denis Manny and Harry McDougall for various ridings and the return of officers on a specified August date. It notes returning officers and the affirmation of council membership for the East Bil District and Central Riding.
Returning officers declare George Charles Flack elected Councillor for the Shire of Ballan Central Riding. William Duncan Ferwouth and H. Cameron noted among staff or candidates with references to J Clifford, G Hopwood, and other officials in the Ballan election notice.
A scanned notice from Myrmong Red Cross lists names and amounts tied to charitable support. The document names numerous residents including J Robertson, Foley, Nolan, Shanahan, McCracken, and others, with several addresses and affiliations noted. The item reflects community fundraising and acknowledgment of donors.
Fragmentary text describes a film program with titles like Mist Jacke Saunderyel and appearances by actors. The note hints at comedies and drama selections shown this evening at a venue called Royal Pictures.
Fragmented local OCR recounts a rainy scene and a legal sequence at Bacebus Marsh Court. Names such as Moses, Carter Stanley Tsyper, and Rubi Wath appear amid odd phrases and a supposed property dispute linked to Me, Dyaie F O'Kewfo.
Readable fragments mention a list of names and phrases in multiple languages, with references to music, ceremony, and a potential honoree. The garbled OCR includes mentions of Canada and Russia, suggesting an international or exploratory cultural item.
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